Limited Source Justification.pdf

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This document is a Limited Source Justification describing the sole source purchase of 40 F-35 Headset Adapters, NSN 5995-01-692-4005, from Kaney Aerospace Inc. The adapters are required for F-35 aircrew communications and are the only flight-approved option per the F-35 program specifications. The estimated purchase amount is $N0 B8 and the purchase request number is F6L1FS4179AW01. No actions are required to remove barriers to competition, as the Kaney adapter is the sole approved source.

The related federal contract opportunity is a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source contract to Kaney, Inc. for the 40 F-35 Headset Adapters. The solicitation number is PANNGB-24-P-0000-011555 and the issuing agency is the Alabama Army National Guard. Responses to this notice will be accepted for 15 calendar days, but the government is not obligated to pay for or consider any information received.

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Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) D M S S A

O E

FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY

THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S

REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THIS FORM MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF THE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 13.106. THE CUSTOMER SHALL

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1.PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

B N B

Y N

N CAGE P C Fund Type

O&M

NGREA

O

3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND

4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH

THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

. M :

. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE

ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:

a. C O N b. C O S

1PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: F6L1FS4179AW01
2 ESTIMATED AMOUNT:
N0 B8: Y6
N0 CAGE 2 2 P52326 C2175725: F35 Helmet Headset Adapter, Y-Cord
undefined:
OM: On
NGREA: Off
O75: Off
3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND 7 171 86: The headset adapter is required for the F35 aircrew members communication. The Kaney Aerospace Inc. adapter is a rigid device with interference reducing sound distortion. This allows connection from aircraft communications wiring to the pilot ear buds.
THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED: This item was designed specifically for the F35 pilots. The JTD F35A-PFE-001, table 19, states that the Kaney brand (KA-19002CA000-001 NSN: 5995-01-692-4005, cage: 4VQ38) is the only fight approved option for this required adapter.
M57 565: ACCES Y Cord Adapter

The connector is made up of 3 main parts integrated into a continuous cable: The ANR Connector, ANR Cable Receiver, and the ACCES Cable Receiver.

Specs:

Overall: 6 1/4” L x 2 1/2” W Cable with yellow label: 1 1/2" L x 1/4" W Cable below female connector: 3/8” L x 1/4" W

ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED: None.
a C217571 O5 N0: Stephen Shanks
2024-07-17T10:40:48-0500
SHANKS.STEPHEN.AUSTIN.1151924979

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